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Teesside 2020
University Corporate Strategy 2015-2020
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Teesside 2020: Corporate Strategy 2015-2020
Preface
Welcome to Teesside 2020, our 5-year corporate strategy 2015-2020 for Teesside University. This is published
in our 85th year at the heart of higher education and skills in the Tees Valley, here in North East England. The
document has been produced in the context of Teesside University being a member of the University Alliance; the
established UK Higher Education mission group of universities committed to the UK’s cities and regions, and to
delivering excellence in teaching, student experience, applied research, working with industry and the professions,
and driving economic, cultural and community success.
Introduction
The new University strategy will build on a period of Teesside 2020 sets out a new vision for the University that
unprecedented growth for the University that has seen us invest raises the aspiration and ambition of Teesside University to be
more than £250 million to develop our estate at both our main an international university at the heart of the Tees Valley with
campus in a revitalised Middlesbrough town centre, and at our a reputation for academic excellence. It will respond to the
knowledge campus at Central Park in Darlington which is now challenges and opportunities facing universities over the next five
home to the National Biologics and Manufacturing Centre. years and build Teesside’s brand and reputation both nationally
This investment reflects the commitment we continue to give to and internationally.
support, inspire and develop our students to fulfil their potential With a clear focus on real world impact, we will inspire our
and make positive contributions to communities, businesses, students through high quality teaching and learning that
professions and economies – regionally and internationally. prepares them for a career in the global economy and delivers
When this investment is combined with Teesside 2020 it will give an outstanding student experience.
us the opportunity to deliver a vision that will allow the University Through our research and engagement with business and the
to realise its ambition to be a university with an international professions, we will ensure that our teaching and learning is
reputation for academic excellence. underpinned by knowledge and skills that makes a difference to
Alastair MacColl individuals, organisations and society.
Chairman, University Board of Governors It will be an exciting journey that will transform Teesside over the
next five years. We will approach this change with enthusiasm,
drive and energy, determined to deliver excellence for our
students, partners and the communities we serve.
Professor Paul Croney
Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive
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Vision
Teesside will be a leading University with
an international reputation for academic
excellence that provides an outstanding
student and learning experience underpinned
by research, enterprise and the professions.
Mission
Teesside University generates and applies
knowledge that contributes to the economic,
social and cultural success of students,
partners and the communities we serve.
Through education enriched by research,
innovation, and engagement with business
and the professions, we transform lives and
economies.
Values
At Teesside University we seek to enhance
the experience of all our students, staff and
external partners by:
> Delivering excellence in learning, research
and enterprise
> Empowering individuals and teams to
enhance their contribution to the University
> Fostering creativity, enterprise and
innovation
> Embracing diversity and actively opposing
prejudice
> Communicating openly, honestly and
respectfully at all times
> Committing to sustainability and the
protection of our environment
> Taking responsibility and demonstrating
leadership.
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Economic and Social Impact 3. Enterprise and Business Engagement
To provide client-focused knowledge services for industry,
Teesside University is an educational charitable and chartered
businesses and the professions that inform student learning
organisation. Our mission states our contribution to the
and research to support innovation, regeneration and
economic, social and cultural success not only of our students,
economic growth.
but of the communities we serve. Our values talk about taking
responsibility, embracing diversity and actively opposing This will be delivered through the enterprise business
prejudice and injustice. engagement strategy to:
The University has in place a Corporate Social Responsibility > Develop a network of global business and academic
Framework which captures this commitment to service, which partnerships to enhance enterprise and business
we deliver through working in partnership with individuals, engagement
communities and civic organisations to address the needs and > Grow continuous professional development activity and
aspirations of our local communities in the Tees Valley, and all of corporate learning partnerships to generate enterprise and
the other communities across the globe that we reach through consultancy income
our education and research. > Increase the numbers of graduate placements and
Staff and students across our University community are actively employability rates
engaged in enriching society and the economy in a number of > Grow the number of student start-ups and spin-out
ways. companies using University knowledge and research
The University’s sustained contribution includes charitable 4. International Strategy
giving, volunteering, enterprise, governance and mentoring - and
To be an international university with a global network of
through award-winning programmes of diverse outreach activity
partnerships that attracts high-quality students and staff from
and events in education, research, culture and the arts, heritage,
across the world.
sports, faith, and health and wellbeing.
This will be delivered through the international strategy
University Strategic Aims and Outcomes to:
The following aims and outcomes outline the focus and > Grow international student numbers on campus to create a
ambitions of Teesside 2020 and provide the strategic coherence culturally diverse learning community
to underpin the five-year strategic plans. > Create opportunities for international experience within the
curriculum and promoting cross-cultural understanding
1. Student and Learning Experience
> Grow transnational education opportunities to facilitate
To be the preferred choice for a diverse range of students
student and staff exchange and diversify income streams
and professionals by providing a stimulating learning
environment and innovative curricula that provides an > Facilitate international research and knowledge transfer
outstanding student and learning experience. 5. Resources and Business Management
This will be delivered through the learning and teaching To ensure the University is financially resilient, sustainable
strategy to: and investing significantly in the student experience. Strategic
and professional services are best in class, fully supporting
> Create a learning culture and an innovative curriculum with
the student experience and driving University business
inspirational teaching informed by research and employer
management and commercial activities through a model of
engagement and the professions
service excellence.
> Collaborate with employers and organisations to develop
graduate skills, work experience, and relevance to ensure This will be delivered through a resources and business
real-world impact management strategy to:
> Create a stimulating learning environment that provides the > Ensure the financial resilience, sustainability and investment
space, facilities and technology for effective learning and capability of the University
personal development > Maintain effective leadership, development and motivation of
> Develop professional high-quality staff that deliver to student the workforce
expectations > Grow student numbers and revenue on and off campus
2. Research and Innovation > Deliver and maintain a high-quality campus and associated
To achieve an increase in the volume and quality of world- infrastructure to maximise the student experience
leading and internationally excellent research in selected > Develop and deliver best-in-class strategic and professional
areas of strength that informs learning and teaching, partner services through a model of service excellence.
activity and knowledge transfer.
This will be delivered through the research and
innovation strategy to:
> Develop high-quality research in selected disciplines and
cross-disciplinary themes that has real-world impact
> Integrate research into teaching and knowledge transfer to
develop real world application
> Use research to support scholarship and personal
development for every member of academic staff
> Grow postgraduate study and research skills
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Strategic Planning and Performance
Management
The Vice-Chancellor – supported by the University Executive
Team – is accountable to the Board of Governors for
implementing the strategy and ensuring its targets are met.
Performance will be regularly reported to the Board that has
responsibility for monitoring performance and management
of risk. Each individual strategy is led by a member of the
University Executive Team and will be operated at School and
Department level under the responsibility of the University Senior
Management Team and Academic Board, valuing the active
engagement of staff and students.
Planning and Performance Model
Teesside 2020
Performance measured through KPIs
Strategic Plans 2015-20
5-year plans 5-year financial
(school and service) forecast
Annual plans
Annual budget
(school and service)
Professional Development
Planning and Review (PDPR)
Consultation and Contribution
All University staff members are invited to shape and contribute
to the Teesside 2020 strategy.
Each Dean and Director across the University, through their
5-year plans and annual planning, will be working to an agreed
schedule of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and targets to
ensure that each School and Department can play its part in the
delivery of the Teesside 2020 strategy, guided by the vision and
mission statements outlined on page 3.
Through the annual Professional Development and Planning
Review (PDPR) programme undertaken by each and every
member of staff, individual contributions to Teesside 2020 can
be identified, with support provided to ensure performance and
recognition.
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Teesside 2020
Corporate aims
1. Student Learning Experience – a student experience which is informed, inspiring and innovative
2. Research and Innovation – real world, global, and underpinning academic and industry success
3. Enterprise and Business Engagement – knowledge services supporting economic growth and student learning
4. International Strategy – an international university with a global network of partnerships and diverse students
5. Resources and Business Management – sustainable, ambitious, professional and an admired employer
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Vision
Teesside will be a leading
University with an international
reputation for academic
excellence that provides
an outstanding student
and learning experience
underpinned by research,
enterprise and the
professions.
Values
Delivering excellence | Empowering individuals
Fostering creativity | Embracing diversity
Open communication | Commitment to sustainability
Leadership and responsibility
Economic and Social Impact
Our mission states our contribution to the economic, social and cultural success not only of our
students, but of the communities we serve.
Staff and students across our University community are actively engaged in enriching society and the economy
through charitable giving, volunteering, enterprise, governance and mentoring - and through award-winning
programmes of outreach activity and events.Our new campus heart completed summer 2015
Our newly refurbished and extended Orion building
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